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**Summary:**

The article reports on the BJP’s preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, scheduled for early next year. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with party MPs and district-level leaders to discuss strategies, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, issues related to illegal Bangladeshi migrants, women’s safety following the RG Kar incident, and performance in Scheduled Caste/Tribe reserved seats. The Election Commission has directed West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer to begin preparations for the SIR.

**News Article:**

**BJP Gears Up for West Bengal Elections, Focuses on Voter List Revision and Key Issues**

**NEW DELHI, August 4, 2025** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has commenced preparations for the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal, slated for early next year. Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened meetings with party MPs, district-level leaders, and MLAs from the state to strategize and address key electoral issues.

A central focus of the discussions was the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, mandated by the Election Commission (EC). The EC last week instructed West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Agarwal, to immediately begin preparations for the SIR. The BJP leadership emphasized the importance of being fully prepared for this process.

The meeting took place amidst the backdrop of ongoing drives by BJP-ruled states to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrants and a recent controversial circular issued by the Delhi police regarding people speaking “Bangladeshi” language.

According to sources present at the meeting, Mr. Shah underscored the need to keep women’s safety, particularly in light of the RG Kar incident, and the party’s performance in Scheduled Caste/Tribe reserved seats, as key electoral priorities.

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya confirmed that general issues related to poll preparations were discussed but declined to provide further details.

The meetings, which included a video conference with district-level leaders and MLAs, signal the BJP’s heightened focus on the West Bengal elections. West Bengal, along with Kerala, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, will go to the polls early next year, making these elections critical for the political landscape of the nation.

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